Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Nutmeg Naturals

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed.
On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here! 

Needle felted whale, first try, made free form based on looking at whale drawings. Total time to make this: 2 hrs. #whale #sealife #oceanlife #whales #fiberart #fiber #handmade #nautical #decor #nauticaldecor #etsy #ctmade #nutmegcollective #whalelove #americanmade #whaledecor #shoreline #whalelife

A photo posted by Jennifer (@nutmegnaturals) on Jul 4, 2016 at 9:44am PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Payne & Comfort

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed.
On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

Rainbow Pom Pom Garland- $16 - ALL of the net proceeds will be donated to the GoFundMe page supporting the victims of the Orlando shooting. Only 5 available at the moment!! Comment SOLD or follow the link in bio to purchase via Etsy. ❤️💛💚💙💜 I'll be honest- when these tragedies occur (all too often) I usually find myself selfishly thinking "that's sad but there's nothing I can do." Enough is enough. It's time for action. I encourage you all to DO something. Whether it's donating to a cause you believe in, signing a petition for change, attending a vigil, volunteering, or simply reaching out and sharing love with someone who needs it, find one thing in your power you can do to help. Love and comfort to you all ✌️ • • • #payneandcomfort #dosomething #orlando #orlandoshooting #orlandosupport #onepulse #peacefororlando #love #comfort #donate #morelovelesshate #loveislove #rainbow #pride #lgtb #pompom #pompomgarland #yarnporn #theinstagramlab #etsy #etsyshop #handmade #supporteachother #nutmegcollective #creativechics #ctmade #smallbusiness #mycreativebiz #makersmovement #makersgonnamake

A photo posted by Payne & Comfort (@payneandcomfort) on Jun 13, 2016 at 6:30pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: InDee Designs

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed.
On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

Screaming colors for Summer! #boho #artistic #earrings #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #ctmade #nutmegcollective #summer #colorful #minimalist

A photo posted by Denise Pace (@indeedesigns) on May 26, 2016 at 6:48pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Sprinkles of Color

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed.
On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here! 

Hey there spring! #spring #handletteredABCs #abcs_spring #calligrabasics #watercolorlettering #createeveryday #calligrabasics_brushes #color

A photo posted by Sprinkles Of Color (@sprinklesofcolor) on Mar 20, 2016 at 2:58pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Hickster Tees

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed.
On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

Test printing my moo-velous new design! I'm so excited that I finished her just in time for the Spring Break Market at @getbakedct this Saturday. I sure was close. I'll be experimenting with color combos tomorrow. #nutmegcollective #tattoomoo

A photo posted by HicksterTees (@hickstertees) on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:21pm PDT

Who is in the Nutmeg Collective?

An easy way to see who is part of our Nutmeg Collective membership is to visit Our Members Page.  You'll be able to see each member, read a bit about who he or she is, and engage by clicking through to each members' website, shop, or social media.

In the coming weeks, we will be creating easier ways to find Connecticut made goods by our members through our site.  Whether your goal is to shop online or in person, our goal is to provide the information to enable you to proudly support local makers and shops.

If you have suggestions, please let us know in the comments below!


P.S.  You can stay current on most happenings by following the hashtag #nutmegcollective on Instagram.

Anything but basic. Utensils: @abdesigned Tote: @hartfordprints Seascape: @hockmanphoto Embellishments: @oscar_ollie #nutmegcollective

A photo posted by Queen Vanna (@queenvanna) on Mar 13, 2016 at 2:42pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: &Morgan

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On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here! 

#etsy #etsyshop #etsyfinds #etsygifts #etsywholesale #screenprint #kale #shopsmall #shoplocal #nutmegcollective #ctmade

A photo posted by jillian (@and.morgan) on Mar 6, 2016 at 7:59am PST

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: ArtSmith

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed.
On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here! 

A platter featuring the hand drawn image of Connecticut with a heart on the town of Somers. Get your own custom state platter at artsmithshop.com #ctmade #artsmithshop #artsmith #state #iloveconnecticut #home #etsy #maker #nutmegcollective #nutmegstate #handmade #maker #makermovement #somers #ctartist #pottery #nutmegger

A photo posted by Ruthie at ArtSmith (@artsmithshop) on Feb 29, 2016 at 7:36pm PST

Nutmeg Collective Call for Applicants

The Nutmeg Collective is a CT-based community of makers, artists, and vintage curators, and we are currently accepting membership applications! Our members work together to provide support to the super-small handmade business owner. What do we look for?

:: All handmade items, no licensed images
:: Exceptional product quality
:: A strong online presence
:: An overall clean, modern aesthetic
:: Cohesion in your product line

To apply or to learn more, click "JOIN" above and you will be sent to our application. We will be reviewing them in the coming weeks!

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: The Burnt Shop

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed. 

On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

Sweet botanicals #simple #theburntshop #nutmegcollective #ctmade #glastonbury #picoftheday #wood #love #localart #oldschool #recipe #family #heirloom #passitdown #eat #dinner #salad #grandma #mom #fall #warm #cozy #autumn @CRFM @food52 @mysticcountry @townandcountry @coastalconnecticut @ctvisit @connecticutgram @cteatsout

A photo posted by Denise O'Reilly (@theburntshop) on Oct 23, 2015 at 6:59pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: tinymack

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed. 

 On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

that's a wrap! thanks to #projectstorefronts for hosting our popup and to all the good people of new haven and beyond. photo (& work!) credit to @qweenjd. and one last round of 👏 to @glitterandbold for the lovely window lettering. 💗💕💗#tinymack #popup55 #popupshop #handlettered #glitterandbold #nutmegcollective #handmade #connecticut #nhv #gscia #handmade #kidswear #newhaven #newengland #babygift #community #madewithlove

A photo posted by Kaci (@tinymackshop) on Jun 30, 2015 at 1:08pm PDT

Rhymes With Smile 2015 Finalist Martha Stewart American Made

We are so excited for Katherine Lile!
Rhymes With Smile is a 2015 Design Finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made competition. Voting is now open and you can vote up to six times a day through most of October.  Show Katherine your support as often as you can!

And be sure to check out the American Made Market where you'll find Mystic Knotwork's goods. Matt and Jill Beaudoin were featured at the inaugural Martha Stewart American Made Event in October of 2012, and again, in 2013.

It's great to see our talented, local artists celebrated on a grand scale.  Good luck, Rhymes With Smile!

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Start Talking Vintage

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed. 

 On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

vintage quilts in the morning! this one is listed up in the shop, link in bio #vintage #quilt #vintagequilt #vintagecotton

A photo posted by Start Talking Vintage (@starttalkingvintage) on Jul 5, 2015 at 6:20am PDT

Back to School Gift Guide

It's that time again- back to school! (Side-note: Is it me or are summers just going by faster and faster every year?) Whether you're stocking to fulfill those ever-growing back to school supplies lists for your kiddos, purchasing some "happy new school year" gifts for your teacher friends, gifting a student as they start off the academic year or simply just in the mood to treat yourself to some new supplies, The Nutmeg Collective offers a wide array of unique items! Big box stores can be overwhelming and impersonal, please take a look through a sampling of the goods your local Connecticut shops have to offer as back to school season rolls through!


Spruce up a backpack with these dino pins from Our Secret Treehouse! Their shop features items made from whimsical hand drawn cartoons- browse through their collection to fun find stickers, notebooks, prints and more!

Our Secret Treehouse

You can never have too many notebooks! Don't let thoughts, ideas and important reminders get lost through the day to day shuffle... write them down in an eco-friendly jotter notebook from RiverDog Prints.

RiverDog Prints

Keep your page with an oversized paperclip bookmark from Milo and Molly. With many different fabric prints available, adults and kids alike would benefit from never losing their space in their book again. (And let's face it, this kitty face is just too cute to pass up!)

  

Milo and Molly 

Your little on-the-go-artist will appreciate this crayon tote from Little Fingers Gifts. Originally created with a budding school bus artist in mind, this tote is handy to store paper and crayons in without them getting lost in the bottom of a backpack... or as Little Fingers Gifts hoped: to stop a full box of crayons from falling and rolling around on the bus floor!!!!! Other fabric styles are also available in the shop.

Little Fingers Gifts

Dress them in style! Cinder & Salt offers girls tees screen-printed with the environment in mind. Did I mention they are adorable?!?

 

Cinder & Salt

Let them have fun! The Toy Box by Vinny creates handcrafted wooden toys like this tic-tac-toe game. Shop to see more styles!

The Toy Box by Vinny 

Jessica Labowski of Start Talking Vintage: Jessica is a recent college graduate and full-time preschool teacher who has developed a passion for all things vintage and the rich history they carry. She enjoys treasure hunting for historic beauties at estate sales, crafting, sewing and DIY projects (especially those that upcycle vintage items and give then new, modern appeal!) Stop by to take a look at her curated vintage treasures and handmade, vintage-inspired goods.
StartTalkingVintage.etsy@gmail.com

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Solstice Handcrafted

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 On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

So in love with these custom bottles from fellow member of the @nutmegcollective @theburntshop for hand etching my logo yay!!!! Looks amazing and goes beautifully with my products. I will have my limited edition perfume oil in bottles etched by Denise!!! Look out christmastime! Can't wait to put these up for display. #handmade #local #organic #chemicalfree #nongmo #natural #bottle #etched #amber #burnt #glastonbury #nutmegcollective

A photo posted by Solstice handcrafted (@solsticehandcrafted) on Aug 5, 2015 at 1:23pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Designer Dwellings

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 On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

Sparkle and shine #cuttingboard #silver #etsy

A photo posted by Alonda Baird Juhasz (@abdesigned) on Jul 6, 2015 at 2:24pm PDT

Nutmeg Collective Instagram: Milo and Molly

We have some great photos in our #nutmegcollective Instagram feed. 

 On a regular basis, we'll feature some of our favorite photos here!

#nutmegdailypic Day 4: desk accessory. I do a lot of standing at my main desk, so my favorite accessory is actually on the wall. My husband made me this to hold all my small things- pencils, scissors, cutters, etc., plus my twine. 😍 #nutmegcollective

A photo posted by Kristen (@miloandmolly) on Apr 4, 2015 at 8:23am PDT